GIANT GLUTEAL LIPOMA: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Journal: International Journal of Surgery and Medicine (IJSM) (Vol.1, No. 1)Publication Date: 2015-06-14
Authors : PRASHANT R HOMBAL;
Page : 26-29
Keywords : Gluteal lipoma treatment; lipoma surgery; gluteal lipoma surgery; lipoma tumor; large lipoma surgery; prashant hombal; ivan inkov;
Abstract
Introduction : Lipoma is one of the most common benign mesenchymal tumor which can occur in almost in all organs of the body where fat normally exists, so called as universal tumor or ubiquitous tumor. Lipomas are slow growing that rarely reach a size more than 2-3cms. Lesions larger than 5cms, so called giant lipomas are seldom found inside the muscle compressing nervous-vascular structures. The large and deep seated lipomas represent a real diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Case report: We report a case of 48 year old man with a giant lipoma involving his left gluteal and thigh region. The patient was managed by wide local excision of the lesion. The key issues surrounding the intramuscular lipoma with literature review is discussed. Conclusion: Intramuscular Giant lipomas are rare and even though they are typical in their presentation, especially when they are large and show findings that can be confused with a well-differentiated low grade liposarcoma, but when they occur an appropriate workup must be done. This should be followed by adequate open surgical excision and repeat examination over time to monitor for recurrence.
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